Internship - Research & Development Pet Food Applications Scientist

We exist to make food the world loves. Our company prioritizes being a force for good, expanding learning, exploring new perspectives, and reimagining possibilities. We look for bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together to become the undisputed leader in food.

About the role

The General Mills Research & Development Internship is a 10-week program designed to kick-start your career by building broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development. You'll enhance your digital skills, gain experience in data analysis, project management, and collaboration tools, and develop leadership while embracing a learning mindset. This internship aims to prepare you for a potential full-time role in our R&D Leadership Development Program upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Create new products with an emphasis on consumer-first design.
• Improve existing products and optimize formulas for pet and pet parent appeal, manufacturing, and cost.
• Leverage knowledge of animal science/nutrition and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products.
• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from products and processes.
• Champion food safety, pet safety, pet parent insights, and product quality from product design through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and grow our businesses.
• Develop a sound understanding of pet food product development, formulation, and technical considerations through experiments and pilot plant trials.
• Leverage pet, pet parent, and customer insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings.
• Develop technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools.
• Impact people’s and pets’ lives and communities.

Requirements

• Pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related degree.
• Graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $31.73/hour. Pay considers degree program, major, and year in school, among other factors.

Benefits

• Partially subsidized housing and relocation assistance (if eligible and requirements are met).
• Networking opportunities with company leaders.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellbeing resources.
• Other valuable perks, with specific benefits varying by role, location, and eligibility.

Schedule

This is a 10-week internship during Summer 2027, based at the James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization now or in the future.